Giving Strategies
Learn how to give with purpose and confidence. Explore practical tips, case studies, and expert insights to help you manage philanthropy wisely and maximize your impact in our community.
For over 50 years, the Community Foundation has helped people give with purpose, strengthening Memphis and the Mid-South.
We make giving easier and more impactful by matching your generosity with the causes and community you care about most.
We offer solutions and resources to donors and the professionals who advise them to help you give smarter and do more good.
We offer funding opportunities that helps nonprofits and students create positive change and build futures.
When you get involved with the Community Foundation, you join a group of people committed to Memphis’s future.
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Policy & Tax PlanningWake up call: OBBA changes and client conversations
Your clients are just now catching up on OBBA changes. Here’s what advisors should be covering in client conversations right now.
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Philanthropy & GivingCalling it splits: What happens to charitable assets in a divorce?
Divorce can complicate more than finances. Here’s what advisors need to know when charitable assets are part of the equation.
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Philanthropy & GivingThe Well Must Not Run Dry: National Trends in Giving and the Growing Nonprofit Crisis
New data from the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s annual State of Nonprofits research paints a sobering picture of what the nonprofit sector is navigating right now.
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Experts & OpinionsFaith, Values, and the Estate Plan: What Every Professional Advisor Should Know
For many clients—and many advisors—an important dimension of the planning conversation remains largely unspoken: the role of faith, religious values, and personal beliefs in shaping a truly complete plan.
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Case StudiesCase study: Charitable giving in a down market
The possibility of a sustained down market can influence how clients think about giving. A case study highlights how you can help clients during uncertain times.
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Philanthropy & GivingTransferring a private foundation? Remind clients to communicate
For clients transferring private foundations to a donor-advised fund, a thoughtful transition is essential to maintaining strong relationships and continued community impact.
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Policy & Tax PlanningServing charitable clients: Dual strategies emerge
As charitable planning becomes more nuanced, your clients are increasingly falling into two distinct groups who require a tailored approach.
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Case StudiesCase study: Business owners exit with a family legacy
A business sale is never just a financial transaction—it is a turning point for family identity, community presence, and long-term legacy.
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Policy & Tax PlanningTwo important tax rulings
Two recent cases offer a timely reminder: When it comes to charitable deductions and exempt status, technical compliance is everything. Proactive guidance can prevent costly missteps.